Correlation between ocular sun exposure and pterygium: A hospital-based study
Background: The term “pterygium” comes from the Greek word “Pterygos,” which means “wing.” The major predisposing factors are the hot and dry climate and long periods of ultraviolet light exposure. Epidemiological studies have revealed that the prevalence of pterygium is inversely related to latitud...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Scientific Society |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jscisociety.com/article.asp?issn=0974-5009;year=2020;volume=47;issue=3;spage=176;epage=179;aulast=Mushtaq |